force in the area around the blast and throughout the city, and with that, let me turn it over to mayor menino. >> thank you, governor. yesterday the terror was brought to the city of boston. tragedy was brought to one of our neighbor also. this is a close-knit place, the city of boston. here we know our neighbors and we grieve for them. we grieve for the little boy from d'or chester. we know our heroes also. they're the men and women who wear the badges, the helmets and the runners who helped us yesterday during the time of need. as we go together on this issue with all of the law enforcement officials we'll make sure to stay close together. we'll get it it under control and let's continue to work together. let's give a helping hand to individuals who may need it during this very difficult time in our city's history. i just say to all of you after 20 years now i have never seen law enforcement pull together, working together to solve our crime in our city as they have, but also how people pulled together, the business community, the neighbors and everyone. this is a tragedy, but boost op is a